James "Buddy" W. Thomas, age 73, passed away Thursday April 4, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents: Dewey Thomas and Edith Woolum, brothers: Charles Thomas Woolum and Roy Early. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lois Thomas, sister: Judy Haase, sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws: Gloria Early, Brenda Bishop, Robert Bishop and Larry Bishop, children: Cyndi (Mike) Estep, Juda (Tim) Greer, Jamie (Tammy) Thomas and Robbie (Melinda) Thomas, Shannon (Tammy) Schaible grandchildren: Samantha Estep, Marissa Estep, Savannah Thomas, Elizabeth Greer, Korteney (Eddie) Dunn, Victoria Greer, James "JT" Thomas, Nicholas (Lilly Gardner) Thomas, Zachary Thomas, Robby Thomas, Gabriel Thomas, John Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Jayce Thomas, great-grandchildren: Emberlinne Shifflet, Mia Shifflet, Eden Weldin, Easton Weldin, Gavyn Greer, Taiylor Bowling, Brayden Greer, Caleb Watkins, Willow Keil and Ethan Keil, as well as many loving extended family and friends. Friends and family may visit Tuesday April 9, 2019 from 1 pm - 3 pm with a funeral service to follow at 3 pm at Freedom Christian Fellowship Church, 4614 Rensch Road, Grove City, Ohio. Pastor Chad Cline officiating.